Monthly Archives: February 2022

short stories read – February 23

Posted on February 22, 2022 by Rick Robinson

The Cases of Lieutenant Timothy Trant by Q. Patrick, Crippen & Landru 2019 Lost Classics Series, softcover story collection, mystery fiction, introduction by mystery historian Curtis Evans. I bought this when it was published, and have just now taken it from … Continue reading →

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The Cat Who Saved Books

Posted on February 18, 2022 by Rick Robinson

The Cat Who Saved Books by Sosuke Natsukawa, 2017 Harper Collins, Harpervia Edition 2021 hardcover, translation by Louise Heal Kawai The Blurb: I read the review below on Lesa Hostline’s Lesa’s Book Critiques blog, and use her text with permission. “Rintaro Natsuki’s grandfather … Continue reading →

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A Thousand Steps by T. Jefferson Parker

Posted on February 11, 2022 by Rick Robinson

A Thousand Steps by T. Jefferson Parker, 2022 Forge Book, hardcover mystery novel Plot Summary: (edited slightly from the publisher’s blurb) A Thousand Steps is a beguiling thriller, an incisive coming-of-age story, and a vivid portrait of a turbulent time and … Continue reading →

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short stories read – February 9

Posted on February 8, 2022 by Rick Robinson

February already! I’ve finished a couple of novels, but right now I’m back to short stories. Knowing the third book shown below was on it’s way, I picked up the collection and anthology also shown to continue in them. First is … Continue reading →

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The Music Box Murders

Posted on February 4, 2022 by Rick Robinson

The Music Box Murders by Larry Karp, 1999 Worldwide paperback, mystery, first in Dr. Thomas Purdue series Having read an review of this book by Walter Albert in February, I tracked down a used copy and gave it a try. Walter … Continue reading →

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